fuel system

  1. Y

    Leaky sensor drain plug

    Hello all. 2018RT CB - new owner - completed my first oil/ filter change on D4 3000. Also primary and secondary fuel filters . Problem water sensor on secondary doesn’t snug fit and I get leakage from drain plug ? Can it be fixed with teflon tape ? I didn’t see any O rings when replacing the...
  2. Y

    Replacement part for leaky water sensor?

    Hello all. 2018RT CB - new owner - completed my first oil/ filter change on D4 3000. Also primary and secondary fuel filters . Problem water sensor on secondary doesn’t snug fit and I get leakage from drain plug ? Can it be fixed with teflon tape ? I didn’t see any O rings when replacing the...
  3. A

    Fuel Vent Line ID

    I am considering adding an H2Out fuel vent line filter and want to confirm the vent line ID (Interior Diameter) for the R-27 Outboard, 2024 model year. Is it 5/8" ID? Also, do you have an opinion about the usefulness of an H2Out filter? I had one on my prior boat with a Yanmar diesel and...
  4. K

    Fuel Tank Drawing for 2017 R27 (Inboard Diesel)

    Dear Ranger Tugs, is it possible to get an engineering drawing for the 100 gallon diesel fuel tank made by Inca Molded Products that was used in the R27 classic, please? I’m looking for the dimensions of the tank. The model number on the tank label says FO10012. Many thanks! - Ken
  5. J

    Fuel Gauge readings inaccurate, need help recalibrating...?

    Hello, The spec for my 2024 Solara shows a 116 gal fuel tank. We have physically verified this by inspecting the factory stamp on the tank. Both the Garmin and the Yamaha CL5 are in 'synch' - showing the same amount 'remaining' in terms of percentage. And they both show a 116 gal tank...
  6. M

    Zone 3 speaker loud crackling noise and engine losing fuel prime

    Hi there. My 2023 cb31 has had an audible hum from all zone 3 speakers for a long time. However for a while now those speakers have changed to a loud crackling noise no matter the voulme or audio source, even when volume is set to zero on all channels. After researching this it seems to me...
  7. Capt Rob

    algae in 2010 Ranger 25 fuel tank?

    My engine will not start. It ran fine two days ago. It is full of diesel. I have followed the instructions in the owners manual. Could it be fuel issues? How would I know ?
  8. B

    Secondary fuel filter loses prime--Volvo D4-300

    Our Ranger Tug, a 2020 R 29 S LE, HIN: US-FMLT2915K920, with a Volvo D4-300 (1285 hours) loses its fuel prime. About three weeks ago, the engine would immediately start, run for about 1 minute and then cut out. When I attempted to restart the engine, it took several seconds of cranking before...
  9. A

    Water in Fuel Fixes

    Hi all! We recently took delivery of a 2014 Ranger Tug 29 classic. During the sea trial a water in fuel warning came up. We requested the fuel system be polished as part of our closing and our broker witnessed them do this. We got it home and backed it down the ramp and got her running and...
  10. American Flyer

    Fuel Tank Vent Brand

    Hello, Could you please tell me the brand of the "flush fuel vent" on Fluid Motion boats and possibly where you source them from? It looks like they are either Sea Dog Corporation or Whitecap Industries. Also, do you use the same size and brand on all the Fluid Motion boat models? Thanks...
  11. B

    R27 OB fuel tank shifting?

    2023 R27 OB LE, HIN FMLT2735I223. The fuel tank appears to have shifted forward about a 1/2” based on seeing a gap between the tank and the bulkhead aft of the tank and seeing evidence of the fuel fill and fuel line hoses being shifted forward from their original cable tie fixations. I can...
  12. J

    Buying R 29 S in Seattle, cost to transport to Hampton Virginia?

    Maybe buying a R-29S located in Seattle. Anyone have a general idea how much to transport it to Hampton Virginia?
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  13. J

    R29 S fuel tank location and sender unit access

    Bad sender unit and need to know how to access it. Possibly want to replace fuel tank also. Old. Location and access to tank
  14. M

    Can fuel tank drawing for R29 be provided?

    Do you have a dimensioned drawing for a 2017 R29S 145 gal fuel tank that you can provide? Also do you have drawing for plumbing and wiring the tank? Thanks Stan

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